Membership

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Registration:
All Veterinary Technologists must be registered in the Province of Saskatchewan as an SAVT/SVMA Active member to work in a clinic as an RVT. Your SAVT and SVMA registration must be completed through the SVMA website.
*You may not use the title RVT or Veterinary Technologist or engage in the practise of Veterinary Technology in Saskatchewan without registration in both Associations.

Practise of Veterinary Technology - An individual is deemed to be practising veterinary technology when they:

a) represent oneself directly or indirectly, as engaging in the practise of veterinary technology, and/or
b) use any words or, letters of titles as to induce the belief that the individual using them is qualified to engage in the practise of veterinary technology and/or
c) provide professional medical care, monitor and treat animals, under the supervision of a veterinarian.

More information on governance and legislation can be found here.

Student Membership

• Free to students enrolled in an accredited Animal Health Technology/Veterinary Technology program
• September 1 - August 31 membership year
• Must provide proof of enrollment
• Must transfer to Provisional or Active membership once graduated and working in a clinic
• Has 6 months from VTNE writing to register as an active member if not working in a clinic setting.
  
  Provisional Membership
• Must have graduated from a CVMA/AVMA accredited Animal Health Technology/Veterinary Technology program in present year.
• Is pending the writing of; or confirmation of results of, the national exam as approved by the SVMA (Currently the VTNE)

Active Membership

• Must have graduated from a CVMA/AVMA accredited Animal Health Technology/Veterinary Technology program
• Has passed the national exam as approved by the SVMA  (Currently the VTNE)
• Be an active member transferring from another province with no break in membership or must have written the VTNE within 3 years.
• Requires Documents to upload at application:
  • official transcript directly sent from school or copy of your diploma signed by SVMA member/notary public
  • copy of VTNE pass letter
  • Letter of Standing from previous Associations

Short-Term Active Membership

All RVT's practicing Veterinary Medicine in the province of Saskatchewan must be on the SVMA/SAVT registrar. This includes volunteers for spay/neuter clinics or other volunteer initiatives. A short-term practice member is a registered veterinary technologist who is licensed to engage in the practice of veterinary medicine under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian for a period not exceeding 90 days total in any fiscal year. The short term licence is valid until December 31st in the year in which it is granted.

• Must have graduated from a CVMA/AVMA accredited Animal Health Technology/Veterinary Technology program
• Has passed the national exam as approved by the SVMA  (Currently the VTNE)
• Must be a current active member in another province.

Social Membership

• Has Graduated from an Animal Health Technology/Veterinary Technology Program
• Is from out of Province and wants to keep up to date with SAVT
• Is retired or no longer working in a clinic setting (not recommended if planning to return to work in a clinic setting)

SAVT Membership Withdrawal Form

• request letter of standing for another province
• inform SAVT that you will not be renewing membership
• no longer wish to hold a membership with SAVT